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VW05 PCG

2005 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2000cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine2000cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 137,715 miles on the clock, averaging 7,245 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for VW05 PCG

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,715
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,245

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,715 miles
Reading date
Miles last year41
Average per year7,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VW05 PCG 19k48k78k108k138k '08'24'16

Check VW05 PCG

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,715 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,674 miles
Since last MOT+5,165 miles
PASS
Mileage132,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage125,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,151 miles
PASS
Mileage119,034 miles
Since last MOT+14,531 miles
PASS
Mileage104,503 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage96,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,871 miles
PASS
Mileage93,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,584 miles
PASS
Mileage87,370 miles
Since last MOT+9,736 miles
PASS
Mileage77,634 miles
Since last MOT+9,482 miles
PASS
Mileage68,152 miles
Since last MOT+7,842 miles
PASS
Mileage60,310 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,035 miles
Since last MOT+9,688 miles
PASS
Mileage43,347 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,331 miles
Since last MOT+9,298 miles
PASS
Mileage34,033 miles
Since last MOT+8,013 miles
PASS
Mileage26,020 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage18,660 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW05 PCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2000cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVW — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VW05 PCG

What car is VW05 PCG?

VW05 PCG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2000cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VW05 PCG?

The last recorded mileage for VW05 PCG was 137,715 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VW05 PCG passed its MOT?

VW05 PCG has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Aug 2024.

Is VW05 PCG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VW05 PCG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is VW05 PCG?

VW05 PCG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.